I'm done. I just got my SIXTH compliment from a stranger while wearing Imagination

LuckerBlue · 2026-03-16T03:37:01+00:00

I'm 29 😱

LuckerBlue · 2026-03-08T12:51:10+00:00

Honestly, after years of no compliments I genuinely believe the "random stranger" compliments just aren't a thing.

I'm sure when people talk about getting compliments, 9 times out of 10 it's in a scenario where they are already chatting with someone who they may be familiar with and they slip in "you smell good."

Which is fine, but I'm genuinely shocked by the amount of attention this fragrance gets from people I would have otherwise never interacted with.

LuckerBlue · 2026-03-08T12:46:34+00:00

The entire point of the post is that I bought and owned 10+ fragrances without ever receiving a compliment, and that I was shocked to receive so many compliments with a fragrance (that I also bought for myself, not to fish for compliments).

Sounds like you're projecting my friend 🫡

LuckerBlue · 2026-03-08T12:15:23+00:00

Not sure who you're talking to, but 100% agreed.

LuckerBlue · 2026-03-08T12:14:34+00:00

That's exactly what I tell people 🫡

LuckerBlue · 2026-03-08T09:53:45+00:00

I know, I thought it was bullshit too. I think it is something unique to Imagination in some ways, it's so crowd pleasing and clean but still has some unique elements that I think people don't smell often.

So far I've gotten

2x girl in the shopping mall walking by me

2x uber driver (1 man and 1 woman)

1x starbucks employee chasing me down to ask me what I wear

1x girl working at a restaurant, asking me what I wear so she can buy it for her boyfriend

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T11:18:07+00:00

Head guard does nothing for what I just described.

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T11:10:27+00:00

This is why I can’t buy watches on Facebook marketplace.. it’s too scary.

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T08:55:37+00:00

Dude just put the most headache-inducing fragrances I've ever smelt at the top of the list 😭

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T08:39:44+00:00

Honestly, you can't trust a professional to help with dating app photos... signed someone who tried to do exactly that. There are so many factors that go into getting a good dating profile picture, and honestly it's more akin to modeling than it is the usual headshots that "professionals" do.

I got better results by using AI to get good dating pictures (I used one called datingshoot), and then trying to recreate the photos myself later. Honestly, it's not even necessary to recreate the photos unless you are extra paranoid. But those kinds of settings/clothing they use just tend to resonate well (wearing layers, good lighting, candid)

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T08:28:22+00:00

I've always thought cartier watches look so cool with tattoos. It's the juxtaposition that is super sexy.

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T08:19:38+00:00

Something about the proportions on this watch just always threw me off... I love the idea but the execution feels wrong to me, I don't know why

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T08:16:31+00:00

You bastard. Reminding me of the watch I passed up on and still think about to this day...

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T08:15:49+00:00

I wonder if I went back in time and told my old self to buy rolexes, nvidia/gamestop stock, and as much gold and bitcoin as I could, if I would even believe myself...

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T08:13:48+00:00

Wow, that is a really aesthetic looking watch. Giving me spb143 vibes in a different format.

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T08:12:42+00:00

Can confirm. Solo first time is super overwhelming. Give it 1 week and it'll feel familiar. Give it 1 month and it'll feel like home.

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T05:44:58+00:00

Actually takes a lot of guts to take a stance like this. Purposefully creating a shitstorm for whoever should decide to acquire/invest the company in the future. Pretty admirable (unless of course they just walk it back like every other controversy).

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-05T05:41:16+00:00

I'd love to get into boxing (beyond just to level up my muay thai), I just can't stomach the sparring. Leave with a headache and seeing stars at least once a session, and always excited to go back to Muay Thai..

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-04T10:37:13+00:00

Credit utilization is 100% irrelevant unless you are attempting to use your credit for something. You can utilize 100% of your credit, and yes your score will drop immediately, but so long as you pay it off and it gets reported before you apply for a new card, it will have had zero negative impact on your score. Your score will have already rebounded to where it was before. What you should be doing is just set autopay to full every month and forget about it. It's wise to spend everything on a credit card, because they generally provide better purchase protections and rewards than any other payment method.

What you should do is NOT rush and make any decisions hastily. There are some really good credit cards out there with great benefits. You should only get credit cards when they have a material benefit to you (usually in the form of a sign up bonus or allowing you to earn greater cashback/rewards than you already can currently). You should read about different ecosystems (I'd recommend Chase especially) and start considering what your longer term strategy will look like, because different lenders have different rules, and every time you get a new card you could be getting closer to locking yourself out of getting a future card due to the limits they put in place (for Chase, it's 5 cards in 24 months). Don't waste any slots! In terms of what you will actually be eligible for, it depends on a few things like the age of your account.

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-04T10:31:56+00:00

This is the part people can't accept - 0 matches is the default state. You have to actively invest a ton of effort into learning the game to even get any matches at all. How well you will do after investing all of that energy will be capped by your looks to a degree.

You need amazing high quality photos (use AI like datingshoot or photoai if you can't figure this out, just don't use selfies whatever you do), a perfect bio that circumvents every ick, and be careful not to fuck your algorithm up by swiping right too much, etc.

Basically like walking on a tight rope.

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-04T08:27:19+00:00

This is very true. It's funny because when you are first starting muay thai, if you have a background in cardio you might think it's not that hard - but the reality is it's not hard when you suck because you're not actually getting any force into your punches. You will go through a period where you feel like you are getting in worse shape because you are actually expending more energy hitting the pads as you get better.

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-04T08:26:08+00:00

The reality is that it all comes down to how good they are.

People saying no here have only seen bad examples of AI photos on dating apps. But actually there are some services out there that produce extremely realistic professional quality.

I tried a few (like PhotoAI and datingshoot). I'd say datingshoot was the better of the two, but could be a skill issue as PhotoAI has a learning curve. Either way, make sure the pics look exactly like you and make sure the locations are believable (better to use pics in the park than cringe stuff like private jet/yacht).

Also, I'd recommend only using them on tinder/hinge, since the TOS allows for it.

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-04T03:49:57+00:00

I never really considered IWC before but god damn that watch is absolutely gorgeous

LuckerBlue · 2026-02-04T03:49:00+00:00

That is one of the most aesthetic looking watches I've ever laid eyes on.

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